Chapter 1307
Cornelia couldnât keep anything down. The doctors had to hook her up to an IV to keep her body functioning. This went on for two days, Cornelia kept throwing up whatever she tried to eat. She just couldnât get the nutrients she needed from food.
Everyone knew that if Cornelia didnât start eating soon, not only would her unborn baby be at risk, but her own life would be in danger too.
Grandpa Augustine and his gang tried everything but nothing worked. So, he sent for Zack and Abigail from Riverton to the Capital, hoping they could help.
In just a few days, Cornelia had become frail. Zack and Abigail were heartbroken seeing her like this. Especially Abigail, she was so upset she started crying, âComelia, what the hell happened to you?
Cornelia was lying in bed, looking really off because sheâd been surviving on IV fluids for the past two days. Her voice was weak, âAbby, Zack, what brings you here?â
Abigail wiped her tears away, then snapped, âWhat brings us here? If we didnât come now, the next time we see you might be your and your babyâs funeral.â
It was harsh, but it was the truth.
Comelia forced a smile, âIâm sorry! Iâve made you worry again.â
Zack was both worried and angry, âStop talking nonsense.â
Abigail hit him, âKeep it down. Donât scare Cornelia.â
Zack said, âCornelia, youâve been through a lot these years. Youâve survived the hardest times. Now everythingâs getting better, even if you donât work for the rest of your life, you wonât have any problems. But look at what youâre doing? When did you become so stubborn? Youâre hurting yourself over a man whoâs not worth it.â
Cornelia said, âIâm not hurting myself over a man. I want to live, butâ¦â
Cornelia knew better than anyone how precious life was. She knew that life was a oneâtime deal, no doâovers. She wanted to live, have her baby, and see the future with him. But for some reason, she just couldnât eat. It was like her appetite was out of control, and she couldnât manager her own digestive system.
Zack said, âDonât leave us hanging. If you have any worries or concerns, tell us. Weâll help you.â
Comelia said, âZack, Abby.â
Abigail grabbed her hand tightly, âCornelia, speak up.â
Cornelia felt a little cold, she pulled her blanket up, then said, âI remember when I was very young, a fortune teller pointed at me and told my father that I would bring disaster. He told my father to get rid of me as soon as possible, or everyone around me would get hurt because of me.â
Abigail said, âYouâre so silly, how could you believe that fraud?â
Cornelia smiled weakly, âRight, we didnât believe him. My dad even chased him away with a broom. Three days later, my dad had a car accident when he was driving a taxi and left me.â
Zack and Abigail tried to comfort her, âThose were just coincidences, donât overthink it.â
Cornelia said, âIâm not overthinking, just reviewing what happened over the years. My father, my mother, my grandma, they all died under abnormal circumstances. Can you still say that I didnât bring disaster?â
Abigail responded, âIf you really brought disaster, how come Zack and I are still safe and sound?â
Comelia said, âSo, youâd better stay away from me in the future. My family members all died because of me. Theyâre all gone. You two might be next.â
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